DA seeks billions as El Niño threat exposes irrigation, farm-input gaps
MANILA (September 10) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking billions of pesos in additional funding to protect farmers from a potentially severe...
Davao coffee processor bites into specialty success
DAVAO CITY (September 8) — Before a machine checks the moisture of coffee beans, Princess Dian Tapdasan uses a simpler tool: her teeth.
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Saba banana exports open new markets, but farmers must share in gains
DAVAO CITY (September 7) — Philippine Saba bananas are gaining a foothold in new international markets, opening fresh opportunities for growers—but the expansion will...
Davao remains top coconut producer as farmers plant over 1K seedlings
DAVAO CITY (September 1) — More than 1,000 coconut seedlings were planted across the Davao Region on August 28, but for the region’s hundreds...
Davao farmers eye Saudi market as new outlet for crops
DAVAO CITY (September 1) — For farmers in the Davao Region, gaining access to the Saudi Arabian market could offer a much-needed alternative to...
P1.5-B farm roads set for Davao Region in 2026 to boost farm access
DAVAO CITY (August 20) — Farmers across the Davao Region are set to benefit from about PHP1.5 billion worth of farm-to-market road (FMR) projects...
